France wants to scrap agreement allowing Algerian officials to enter the country without a visa
In a further escalation of tensions between France and Algeria, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced in an interview with
Algeria and Russia are actively working to mend their strained relationship, exacerbated by differences over Sahel and Libya issues and Russia's military activities in North Africa. Vyacheslav Volodin, Russia's State Duma Speaker, plans a visit to Algiers soon, his second in six months, amidst these diplomatic efforts. The initiative follows a contentious period marked by a Wagner Group airstrike near Algeria's border, leading to Algerian calls for UN intervention and heightened discussions on improving bilateral ties and communication.
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